Tubed vesicostomy for tetraplegics

The main advantage of our newly developed cystostomy method is that tetraplegic patients carrying indwelling urethral catheters can lead their daily lives free from a complicated bladder washing technique for preventing bladder stone formation. But under the present condition, this desirable state can only be achieved by patients who have bladder contractility and a urine volume of more than 2,000 ml per day. We recommend the use of small brushes to clean the inserting tubes.